SPY (2015)
Robert McKee gives a short review of the film SPY (2015), starring Melissa McCarthy.
Irreversible Change and the Principle of Exhaustion in Long-Form Series
How does the need to create absolute, irreversible change in the protagonist’s life work for TV series and serial characters? Robert McKee explains. Quotes of the Week “Character development is what I value most as a reader of fiction. If an author...WILD TALES (2014)
Robert McKee offers a short review of director Damián Szifrón’s film WILD TALES (2014).
What Is the Difference Between a Surprise Ending and a Plot Twist?
Robert McKee explains why a surprise ending is less satisfying, and how a great turning point can provide insight. Quotes of the Week “It’s really irritating when you open a book, and 10 pages into it you know that the hero you met on page one or...What Do Actors Need From Writers?
Robert McKee, formerly an actor himself, explains how to write complex characters with clear intentions so the actor can thrive in their performance. Quote of the Week “Nobody is a villain in their own story. We’re all the heroes of our own...How Can Character-as-Destiny Be the Same Thing as Free Will?
Robert McKee explains how the difference between free will and destiny depends on your vantage point. Quotes of the Week “Be sure not to discuss your hero’s state of mind. Make it clear from his actions.” – Anton...CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA (2014)
Robert McKee gives a short review of the film, Clouds of Sils Maria (2014), directed by Olivier Assayas.